An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
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We appreciate all the interest in the USGS research on Polar bears. You can find videos, news releases, USGS top stories and fact sheets on this page and under the news and publications tabs.
Polar Bear Videos
- POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022 (February 2024)
- Polar Bear Collar Cam B-Roll 2014, 2015, 2016 (March 2018)
- Polar Bears Film Their Own Sea Ice World (February 2018)
- Science Friday Video "Breakthrough: Polar Bear Witness" (June 2017)
- Polar Bear Point of View (POV) Cams (Spring 2016)
- Polar Bear Research at the San Diego Zoo (2016)
- Polar Bear Research at the Oregon Zoo (August 2015)
- Polar Bear Aids Scientists in Research (February 2015)
- Polar Bear Research - B Roll 1 (Spring 2014)
- Polar Bear Point of View (POV) Cams (Spring 2014)
- Tasul's Collar (July 2013)
For more information regarding polar bears and polar bear research visit:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Polar Bears International
Polar Bears International
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Polar Bear Research
Polar bears ( Ursus maritimus) are one of 4 marine mammal species managed by the U.S. Department of Interior. The USGS Alaska Science Center leads long–term research on polar bears to inform local, state, national and international policy makers regarding conservation of the species and its habitat. Our studies, ongoing since 1985, are focused on population dynamics, health and energetics...
Below are multimedia items associated with this project.
Filter Total Items: 43
An open water lead in the sea ice with blowing snow
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An open water lead in the sea ice
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
Lone seal on broken sea ice in the Beaufort Sea
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
USGS scientist measuring for suspected alopecia
A polar bear is being subjected to the enhanced sampling protocol for suspected alopecic bears. In the photo, we're using the tape measure to demonstrate the size of the area of hair loss on the neck. This photo was taken on the sea ice north of Utqiagvik, Alaska.
A polar bear is being subjected to the enhanced sampling protocol for suspected alopecic bears. In the photo, we're using the tape measure to demonstrate the size of the area of hair loss on the neck. This photo was taken on the sea ice north of Utqiagvik, Alaska.
Polar bear on ice in the southern Beaufort Sea, April 8, 2011
A polar bear walks across rubble ice in the Alaska portion of the southern Beaufort Sea, April 8, 2011
A polar bear walks across rubble ice in the Alaska portion of the southern Beaufort Sea, April 8, 2011
George Durner and Jennifer Wiley working on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner and Jennifer Wiley working on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner and Jennifer Wiley working on an anesthetized polar bear
Two polar bears swimming in the water in the Beaufort Sea
Two polar bears swimming in the water in the Beaufort Sea
Two polar bears swimming in the water in the Beaufort Sea
Sea ice in the Beaufort Sea
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
Small pressure ridge in sea ice in the Beaufort Sea
A view of a pressure ridge in the sea ice in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
A view of a pressure ridge in the sea ice in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
Broken sea ice in the Beaufort Sea
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
Polar bear still hunting at a seal breathing hole
Polar bear still hunting at a seal breathing hole
Polar bear still hunting at a seal breathing hole
Polar bear still-hunting on the sea ice
An adult male polar bear still-hunting at a seal hole on the sea ice of the southern Beaufort Sea.
An adult male polar bear still-hunting at a seal hole on the sea ice of the southern Beaufort Sea.
Polar Bears along Arctic Sea Ice
This image is of a polar bear and their cub.
This image is of a polar bear and their cub.
Polar Bears along Arctic Sea Ice
Polar bears along sea ice in the Arctic Ocean.
Polar bears along sea ice in the Arctic Ocean.
Female and two cubs polar bears on the sea ice
Female and two young-of-the-year cubs polar bears on the sea ice
Female and two young-of-the-year cubs polar bears on the sea ice
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
A polar bear with hair loss (alopecia) along its neck
A polar bear with hair loss (alopecia) along its neck. The bear was captured by USGS scientists using the immobilizing drug Telazol
A polar bear with hair loss (alopecia) along its neck. The bear was captured by USGS scientists using the immobilizing drug Telazol
Polar Bear Along Alaska's Coast
A polar bear stands on a low-lying barrier shoal near the Huluhula River on the Beaufort Sea coast of Alaska. Coastal erosion along the Arctic coast is chronic, widespread and potentially accelerating, posing threats to infrastructure important for defense and energy purposes, natural shoreline habitats and nearby Native communities.
A polar bear stands on a low-lying barrier shoal near the Huluhula River on the Beaufort Sea coast of Alaska. Coastal erosion along the Arctic coast is chronic, widespread and potentially accelerating, posing threats to infrastructure important for defense and energy purposes, natural shoreline habitats and nearby Native communities.
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Polar Bear Research
Polar bears ( Ursus maritimus) are one of 4 marine mammal species managed by the U.S. Department of Interior. The USGS Alaska Science Center leads long–term research on polar bears to inform local, state, national and international policy makers regarding conservation of the species and its habitat. Our studies, ongoing since 1985, are focused on population dynamics, health and energetics...
Below are multimedia items associated with this project.
Filter Total Items: 43
An open water lead in the sea ice with blowing snow
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An open water lead in the sea ice
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
Lone seal on broken sea ice in the Beaufort Sea
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
USGS scientist measuring for suspected alopecia
A polar bear is being subjected to the enhanced sampling protocol for suspected alopecic bears. In the photo, we're using the tape measure to demonstrate the size of the area of hair loss on the neck. This photo was taken on the sea ice north of Utqiagvik, Alaska.
A polar bear is being subjected to the enhanced sampling protocol for suspected alopecic bears. In the photo, we're using the tape measure to demonstrate the size of the area of hair loss on the neck. This photo was taken on the sea ice north of Utqiagvik, Alaska.
Polar bear on ice in the southern Beaufort Sea, April 8, 2011
A polar bear walks across rubble ice in the Alaska portion of the southern Beaufort Sea, April 8, 2011
A polar bear walks across rubble ice in the Alaska portion of the southern Beaufort Sea, April 8, 2011
George Durner and Jennifer Wiley working on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner and Jennifer Wiley working on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner and Jennifer Wiley working on an anesthetized polar bear
Two polar bears swimming in the water in the Beaufort Sea
Two polar bears swimming in the water in the Beaufort Sea
Two polar bears swimming in the water in the Beaufort Sea
Sea ice in the Beaufort Sea
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
Small pressure ridge in sea ice in the Beaufort Sea
A view of a pressure ridge in the sea ice in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
A view of a pressure ridge in the sea ice in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
Broken sea ice in the Beaufort Sea
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
Polar bear still hunting at a seal breathing hole
Polar bear still hunting at a seal breathing hole
Polar bear still hunting at a seal breathing hole
Polar bear still-hunting on the sea ice
An adult male polar bear still-hunting at a seal hole on the sea ice of the southern Beaufort Sea.
An adult male polar bear still-hunting at a seal hole on the sea ice of the southern Beaufort Sea.
Polar Bears along Arctic Sea Ice
This image is of a polar bear and their cub.
This image is of a polar bear and their cub.
Polar Bears along Arctic Sea Ice
Polar bears along sea ice in the Arctic Ocean.
Polar bears along sea ice in the Arctic Ocean.
Female and two cubs polar bears on the sea ice
Female and two young-of-the-year cubs polar bears on the sea ice
Female and two young-of-the-year cubs polar bears on the sea ice
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
A view from the inside of a polar bear den in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
A polar bear with hair loss (alopecia) along its neck
A polar bear with hair loss (alopecia) along its neck. The bear was captured by USGS scientists using the immobilizing drug Telazol
A polar bear with hair loss (alopecia) along its neck. The bear was captured by USGS scientists using the immobilizing drug Telazol
Polar Bear Along Alaska's Coast
A polar bear stands on a low-lying barrier shoal near the Huluhula River on the Beaufort Sea coast of Alaska. Coastal erosion along the Arctic coast is chronic, widespread and potentially accelerating, posing threats to infrastructure important for defense and energy purposes, natural shoreline habitats and nearby Native communities.
A polar bear stands on a low-lying barrier shoal near the Huluhula River on the Beaufort Sea coast of Alaska. Coastal erosion along the Arctic coast is chronic, widespread and potentially accelerating, posing threats to infrastructure important for defense and energy purposes, natural shoreline habitats and nearby Native communities.
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear